Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was a French novelist, official, and army general, best known for his epistolary novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' (Dangerous Liaisons), which is considered one of the greatest literary works of the 18th century.
Books
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1. Dangerous Liaison
"Dangerous Liaison" is a tale of manipulation, revenge, and seduction set in the French aristocracy before the French Revolution. The novel follows the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, two rivals who use sex as a weapon to humiliate and degrade others, all the while enjoying their cruel games. Their targets are the virtuous (and married) Madame de Tourvel and the young Cecile de Volanges. The book is a dramatic exploration of decadence, corruption, and ultimate retribution.
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